Prince William County, Virginia is rich in history. Formed in 1731, it was named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II. This blog is intended as a place for descendants and researchers of PWCo families to find and share information.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Sunday's Obituary: 13 March 1875

Alexandria Gazette
March 13, 1875

DIED

Near Centreville, March 6th, 1875, of consumption, MILES BRAMBLEE, aged 64 years, 1 month and 5 days.

Near Manassas, on the 6th of March, after a lingering illness, which she endured with Christian resignation, Mrs. SUSAN W. CLARK, consort of Wm. A. Clark, in the 53d year of her age.

Suddenlly, on the 8th instant, at her home, near Brentsville, Mrs. MARY CORNWELL, at an advanced age.

On the 8th of February, in Coles township, Prince William county, Miss LUCY KEYS, daughter of Mr. Thomas Keys, in the 19th year of her age.

At the residence of his mother, at Gainesville, on Monday, the 8th of march, 1875, THOMAS B. GAINES, of pneumonia, in the 29th year of his age.